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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.34, 8 and 3.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.34, 8 and 3.08 is: 4.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.34 : 8 = 3.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.34/8 = 3.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.34x = 8 × 3.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.34x = 24.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24.64/5.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.61

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